Dr. Max W. Goldschmidt

Fondly emembering my Uncle Max who generously and proudly welcomed me to Chicago as his cousin from London, and introduced me to an American Jewish family I had lost contact with.

Our deepest condolences to the family of Dr Goldschmidt. He was an excellent doctor - he will be miss greatly missed Dennis & Jonila Blount.

Our deepest condolences tothe loss of a special person. Irith-Rebeka Josephsohn and Arnon Josephsohn - Israel Children to Leo and Rosa Josephsohn brother to Walter (Hella) Josephsohn and grandchildren to Zelamr and Rebeka Josephsohh Koenigsberg.

We celebrate the achievements and life of Max, who served his family, has country, and profession with wisdom and dignity. He will always be remembered. We are saddened over the news of his death, however the loss is overshadowed by the proud
legacy of his life. Our family will always have fond memories of Max.

My cousin Max's kind generosity introducing me, a distant Londoner, to my extended American and Canadian family brought new friendships and a new Jewish awareness into my life. I will treasure the holiday we spent together in Munster last year, our visits to Chicago art galleries, boat trips... and our fascinating conversations about American politics, his years in the air force, travel... He was fascinated by life, and his quiet old fasioned way of embracing you into his world will stay in...

Many happy memories and times were spent with Max and family in Peoria.

When a family member passes away, different thought pop into your mind. My was, How was Max related. Even though as a child it was explained over and over again by my mother (Gisela). So my mother’s (Gisela), mother’s (Agathe) husband’s (Hans) mother’s (Jenny) sister’s (Franciska) grandchildren (Max and Hannah). It never quite stuck in my mind. It’s simple, we have the same Great-Great Grandparents. It might seem to the outsider that it’s distinct, but to me it was not. Even though we only...

I'm not sure if I met Max when I was young and travelled with my parents (to visit Hella & Walter Josephson in Peoria), but he called 2 years ago when my mother passed away. I still remember the kind and gentle conversation. It was like we had known each other for years.

I was so sorry to hear about Max's passing. We had made plans to meet the next time I was in Chicago. I knew him since I was very young, and he attended my parent's wedding in Germany. He was indeed a bright and kind person.